The National Weather Service (SMN) warning came true in the early hours of this Sunday, when a strong storm with heavy hail and intense gusts affected various areas of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA). According to the Argentine News Agency (NA), the bad weather, which was part of the yellow and orange alert issued by the SMN, was particularly strongly felt in the West Zone of the Buenos Aires conurbation and in the city's neighborhoods. Residents of Buenos Aires municipalities reported hail and intense electrical activity. Videos of the phenomenon quickly circulated on social media, showing ice fragments hitting roofs and streets. The storm fulfilled some predictions of wind gusts and abundant rainfall, adding a risk factor at the start of the day.
Strong Storm with Hail Hits Buenos Aires
A strong storm with heavy hail and intense winds hit the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area on Sunday morning, confirming weather service predictions and causing intense electrical activity.